CY8CKIT-005

MiniProg4 Program and Debug

Kit Guide
Doc. # 002-19782 Rev. *B

Cypress Semiconductor
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 Contents

Safety Information 4

1. Introduction 5
1.1 Kit Contents .................................................................................................................5
1.2 Programming and Debugging ......................................................................................5
1.3 Bridging........................................................................................................................5
1.4 Documentation Conventions........................................................................................6

2. Installing MiniProg4 7
2.1 MiniProg4.....................................................................................................................7
2.2 MiniProg4 Installation ..................................................................................................8
2.3 MiniProg4 LEDs.........................................................................................................10
2.4 MiniProg4 Buttons .....................................................................................................11

3. Technical Description 12
3.1 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................13
3.1.1 SWD...............................................................................................................13
3.1.2 I2C..................................................................................................................13
3.1.3 SPI .................................................................................................................13
3.1.4 UART with and without Flow Control .............................................................13
3.1.5 Reference.......................................................................................................13
3.2 Connectors ................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 5-Pin Connector .............................................................................................14
3.2.2 10-Pin Connector ...........................................................................................14
3.2.3 6x2 Connector................................................................................................15
3.3 Power.........................................................................................................................16

A. Appendix 17
A.1 Regulatory Compliance Information ..........................................................................17

Revision History 18

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 Safety Information

The CY8CKIT-005 MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kit is intended for use as a development platform
for hardware or software in a laboratory environment. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference. In such cases, you may be required to take adequate preventive
measures. In addition, this board should not be used near any medical equipment or RF devices.
Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the factory default
may affect its performance and cause interference with other apparatus in the immediate vicinity. If
such interference is detected, suitable mitigating measures should be taken.
The CY8CKIT-005 MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kit, as shipped from the factory, has been verified
to meet with the requirements of CE as a Class A product.

The CY8CKIT-005 MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kits are sensitive to

electrostatic discharge (ESD). Electrostatic charges accumulate on the
human body and on other equipment. Devices that are subjected to high-
energy discharges can suffer permanent damage. Proper ESD
precautions are recommended to prevent loss of functionality. Store
unused CY8CKIT-005 MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kits in the
protective shipping package.

End-of-Life/Product Recycling
The end-of life for this kit is five years from the date of manufacture mentioned as bar
code on the back of the box. Contact your nearest recycler for discarding the kit.

General Safety Instructions

ESD Protection
ESD can damage boards and associated components. Cypress recommends that you work on the
board at an ESD workstation, if available. Otherwise, use appropriate ESD protection, such as an
antistatic wrist strap attached to a ground, when handling parts.

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 1 Introduction

The MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kit is an all-in-one programmer and debugger for PSoC 4,
PSoC 5LP, and PSoC 6 MCU devices. MiniProg4 also provides USB-I2C, USB-SPI and USB-UART
bridging functionality. The MiniProg4 provides a special feature enabling users to write their own
custom firmware through the custom application mode.
Figure 1-1. MiniProg4

1.1 Kit Contents

The CY8CKIT-005 PSoC® MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kit includes:
■ MiniProg4 programmer/debugger
■ 10-pin ribbon cable
■ USB Type-A to Type-C Cable
■ Quick Start Guide

1.2 Programming and Debugging

The MiniProg4 programmer/debugger provides the flexibility to work with SWD programming and
debugging interfaces. MiniProg4 supports 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M0/M0+/M3/M4 PSoC devices.
The MiniProg4 debugger is supported by the software tools PSoC Creator, ModusToolbox™,
Cypress Programmer, and PSoC Programmer.

1.3 Bridging
MiniProg4 supports USB-I2C, USB-UART and USB-SPI as standard bridging protocols for any
device. The MiniProg4 bridging capabilities are used by PSoC Creator, ModusToolbox, Cypress
Programmer, PSoC Programmer, Bridge Control Panel, and other applications. Tuning software
tools such as the CapSense Tuner provided by Cypress also use these capabilities.

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1.4 Documentation Conventions

Table 1-1. Document Conventions for User Guides
Convention Usage
Displays file locations, user-entered text, and source code:
Courier New
C:\...cd\icc\
Displays file names and reference documentation:
Italics
Read about the sourcefile.hex file in the PSoC Designer User Guide.
Displays keyboard commands in procedures:
[Bracketed, Bold]
[Enter] or [Ctrl] [C]
Represents menu paths:
File > Open
File > Open > New Project
Displays commands, menu paths, and icon names in procedures:
Bold
Click the File menu, and then click Open.
Displays an equation:
Times New Roman
2+2=4
Text in gray boxes Describes cautions or unique functionality of the product.

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 2. Installing MiniProg4

This chapter shows how to install MiniProg4 and its associated PC software.

2.1 MiniProg4
Figure 2-1. Top View

Figure 2-2. Bottom View

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2.2 MiniProg4 Installation

The MiniProg4 programmer/debugger is supported by PSoC Programmer, ModusToolbox, Cypress
Programmer, and PSoC Creator. Other software, such as Bridge Control Panel, use the PSoC
Programmer COM layer to support MiniProg4 functionality.
Note: PSoC Programmer is compatible only with the Windows Operating System however, Cypress
Programmer is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. To understand the differences
between PSoC Programmer and Cypress Programmer, please see the Cypress Programming
Solutions page at http://www.cypress.com/products/psoc-programming-solutions.
1. Download and install PSoC Programmer or Cypress Programmer. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software.
Each programming tool supports a subset of Cypress devices. See respective tool
documentation for which device each supports.
2. Launch PSoC Programmer or Cypress Programmer and connect the MiniProg4 to your
computer’s USB port using the provided USB cable. When properly connected, and drivers have
been installed, the Mode LED either turns ON or will be ramping (slowly increasing and
decreasing brightness) depending on the mode.
Note that the MiniProg4 drivers are automatically installed.
3. In PSoC Programmer, to connect to the port, in the Port Selection pane, click the MiniProg4
device. You can also click Connect/Disconnect button as shown in Figure 2-3.
If the connection is successful, a status indicator in the lower-right corner of the PSoC
Programmer window turns green and shows “Connected”.
You can now use MiniProg4 to program the target device by clicking the Program button.
Figure 2-3. PSoC Programmer: MiniProg4 Connect/Disconnect and Program

For more information on how to use PSoC Programmer, see Help Topics under the Help menu
in PSoC Programmer or press [F1].

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In Cypress Programmer, to connect to the MiniProg4 probe, click Connect/Disconnect button as

shown in Figure 2-4.
If the connection is successful, a status indicator in the lower-right corner of the Cypress
Programmer window turns green and shows “Connected”.
You can now use MiniProg4 to program the target device by clicking the Program button.
Figure 2-4. Cypress Programmer: MiniProg4 Connect/Disconnect and Program

For more information on how to use Cypress Programmer, see View Help under the Help menu
in Cypress Programmer or press [F1].

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2.3 MiniProg4 LEDs

MiniProg4 has three indicator LEDs - Mode (Amber), Status (Green), and Error (Red) as shown in
Figure 2-5. Table 2-1 indicates the behavior of these LEDs for various operations.
Figure 2-5. MiniProg4 LEDs

Table 2-1. LED representation for various operations of MiniProg4

Three LEDs
Programming Mode Programming Status Mode Indicator Status Indicator 1 Status Indicator 2
(Amber LED) (Green LED) (Red LED)

Programming 8 Hz OFF
Success ON OFF
CMSIS-DAP HID Ramping (1 Hz)
Error OFF ON
Idle OFF OFF
Programming 8 Hz OFF
Success ON OFF
CMSIS-DAP Bulk ON
Error OFF ON
Idle OFF OFF
Bootloader N/A 1 Hz OFF OFF
Custom Application N/A 8 Hz ON ON

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2.4 MiniProg4 Buttons

MiniProg4 has two buttons that enable switching between various operating modes. Figure 2-6
shows the location of the buttons. In order to understand switching MiniProg4 modes, refer to
Figure 2-7.
On power-up, MiniProg4 is in CMSIS-DAP/BULK Mode by default. If the Mode Select button is
pressed, MiniProg4 enters CMSIS-DAP/HID mode. If the Custom App button is pressed, MiniProg4
enters custom application mode where a user can run their own custom applications on the MCU
contained in the MiniProg4. See Figure 2-7 for details.
For details of LED indications of various modes of MiniProg4, refer to Table 2-1.
Figure 2-6. MiniProg4 Buttons

Figure 2-7. Various MiniProg4 Button Modes

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 3. Technical Description

MiniProg4 is a protocol translation device. With MiniProg4, the PC host software can communicate
through a USB port to the target device to be programmed or debugged, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Table 3-1 lists the protocols that are supported by each connector. MiniProg4 enables
communication with the target devices using I/O voltage levels from 1.5 V to 5 V.
Figure 3-1. System Block Diagram

PC

USB Cable

MiniProg4

10-pin Ribbon SWD 12-pin

Cable or 5-pin I2C/ Communication
Direct UART/
SPI Header
Connection

Target Board

Table 3-1. Connectors / Communication Protocol Support

UART (With and
Connector SWD I2C SPI
Without Flow Control)
5-pin Supported N/A N/A N/A
10-pin Supported N/A N/A N/A
6x2 header N/A Supported Supported Supported

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3.1 Interfaces
3.1.1 SWD
ARM-based devices support the Serial Wire Debug (SWD) protocol. The PSoC 4, PSoC 5LP, and
PSoC 6 MCU device families implement this standard, which offers programming and debugging
functions. MiniProg4 supports programming and debugging of PSoC 4, PSoC 5LP, and PSoC 6
devices using SWD through the 5-pin or 10-pin connector.
Before programming a PSoC 4, PSoC 5LP, or PSoC 6 MCU device, make sure you review the
electrical connection requirements in the respective device datasheet or in the PSoC 4, PSoC 5LP,
and PSoC 6 MCU device programming specifications. You can find the datasheets and
programming specifications here:
www.cypress.com/PSoC4
www.cypress.com/PSoC5LP
www.cypress.com/PSoC6

3.1.2 I2C
I2C is a common serial interface standard. It is mainly used for communication between
microcontrollers and other ICs on the same board but can also be used for intersystem
communications. MiniProg4 uses an I2C multimaster host controller that allows the tool to exchange
data with I2C-enabled devices on the target board. For example, this feature may be used to tune
CapSense® designs.

MiniProg4 serves as a USB-I2C bridge (acts as I2C Master) that can be used to communicate with a
I2C slave devices through the Bridge Control Panel software. For I2C connections use the 6×2
connector. MiniProg4 has internal pull-up resistors and supports I2C speed up to 1 MHz.

3.1.3 SPI
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is a synchronous serial communication interface specification
used for short distance communication, primarily in embedded systems. SPI devices communicate
in full duplex mode using a master-slave architecture with a single master.
MiniProg4 serves as a USB-SPI bridge (acts as SPI Master) that can be used to communicate with a
SPI slave devices through the Bridge Control Panel software. For SPI connections use the 6x2
connector. MiniProg4 supports SPI speed up to 6 MHz.

3.1.4 UART with and without Flow Control

UART is another common serial interface standard. MiniProg4 supports UART, which allows the tool
to receive data from UART enabled devices on the target board. MiniProg4 provides UART
communication both with and without hardware flow control. In order to enable flow control, RTS and
CTS pins are provided in the 6x2 I/O header. If flow control is not required, CTS and RTS pins can
be left floating. Terminal emulators such as Tera Term or PuTTY can be used to communicate with
the target PSoC device. MiniProg4 supports UART speed up to 115200 Baud Rate.

3.1.5 Reference
For more information on the PSoC 4, PSoC 5LP, and PSoC 6 MCU's JTAG, SWD, and I2C
interfaces, see the PSoC 4, PSoC 5LP, and PSoC 6 Technical Reference Manuals.
For more details on how to use MiniProg4 with Bridge Control Panel, refer to the Bridge Control
Panel Help document.

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3.2 Connectors
3.2.1 5-Pin Connector
The 5-pin connector is configured as a single row with a 100-mil pitch. Suggested mating connector
part number is Molex Connector Corporation 22-23-2051.
Figure 3-2. 5-Pin Connector with Pin Assignments

SDAT

SCLK

XRES

GND

VTARG

MiniProg4 Mating
(End View) Connector

Note: If the design requires MiniProg4 to be directly plugged to the target board with a 5-pin header,
adequate mechanical clearance shall be provided near the 5-pin header on the target board. The
width & height of MiniProg4 (5-pin header area) is 25mm x 13mm. If the design cannot meet the
required mechanical clearance, use a stackable header (such as Proto-PIC 20690).

3.2.2 10-Pin Connector

The 10-pin connector is configured as a dual row with 50-mil pitch. It is used with a ribbon cable
(provided) to mate to a similar connector on the target board. The signal assignment is shown in
Figure 3-3. Suggested mating connector part number is CNC Tech 3220-10-0300-00 or Samtec Inc.
FTSH-105-01-F-DV-K-TR.
Figure 3-3. 10-Pin Connector with Pin Assignments

Note The ribbon

cable connector
XRES
extends beyond the
GND body of the
TDI connector. Be sure
to allow room.
GND

TDO / SWO

GND

TCK / SWCLK

GND

TMS / SWDIO
VTARG
Pin 1

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 Technical Description

Here is a summary of the protocols and related pin assignments. The pin mapping is also shown on
the back of the MiniProg4 case.
Table 3-2. Communication Protocol Pin Assignments
Protocol Signal 5-Pin 10-Pin
SDIO 5 2
SWD SCK 4 4
XRES 3 10

3.2.3 6x2 Connector

This connector supports all the communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART (with or without flow
control supported by MiniProg4). Figure 3-4 shows the pin assignments. They are also shown on the
back of the MiniProg4 case.
Figure 3-4. 6x2 Connector Pin Assignments

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3.3 Power
MiniProg4 can be powered using the USB interface.
On kits/boards where there is a single power supply for the entire board, MiniProg4 can supply
power to the board. However, this supply is limited to approximately 200 mA, and is protected
against excess current draw. You can select 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V from PSoC Programmer or
Cypress Programmer. The 5 V supply may vary between 4.25 V–5.5 V, because it is supplied
directly from the USB port. The maximum deviation for other voltages is +5%.
Note: Some PSoC device families do not support 5 V operation. Refer to the respective device
datasheet for supported voltage selection.

Voltage stress beyond acceptable limits can permanently damage

MiniProg4. Programming signals can withstand over-voltage up to
maximum 12 V and minimum up to –5 V. Communication bridge signals
(I2C, UART & SPI) can withstand over-voltage only up to maximum 6 V
and minimum up to –1 V.

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 A. Appendix

A.1 Regulatory Compliance Information

The CY8KCIT-005 MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kit complies with the CE-Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC (Europe) safety requirement. It has been tested and verified to comply with the following
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations.
■ CISPR 22 - Emissions
■ EN 55022 Class A - Immunity (Europe)
■ CE - EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
■ CE Declaration of Conformity

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Document Revision History

Document Title: CY8CKIT-005 MiniProg4 Program and Debug Kit Guide
Document Number: 002-19782
Origin of
Revision ECN# Issue Date Description of Change
Change
** 6284494 10/31/2018 NMIT New kit guide.
*A 6378762 11/08/2018 SRDS Updated Installing MiniProg4 chapter on page 7:
Updated “MiniProg4 Installation” on page 8:
Updated description.
Updated Figure 2-3.
*B 6581024 05/24/2019 SRDS Updated Copyright information.

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